Most emulsifiers are waxy, ‘fatty alcohols’ which are natural fatty acids from coconut or palm oil. They do not behave like a 'real alcohol' such as ethanol. They are used in cosmetics as a stabilizer to thicken an oil and water emulsion and keep it from separating and as a foaming agent, and for viscosity building in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products such as body polishes or oil blends. These fatty alcohols, are non-irritating and can be exceptionally beneficial for skin, helping to soften and soothe. Olivem300 is a naturally derived cold process emulsifier based on olive oil chemistry. It is a functional lipid with sebum-recovering activities. This means it delivers and sustains skin hydration. It is an ester with strong emollient and lubricant properties that offer distinctive skin smoothness and long-term moisturizing effects. It serves as a solubilizing aid for essential oils. It is environmentally friendly because its majority composition is nature-derived ingredients. BTMS-50 provides a wonderfully sophisticated, silky, powdery skin feel to creams and lotions due to the conditioning agent within it.
These widely used fatty alcohols are often employed as the singular conditioning agent in crème rinse or hair conditioner formulations, as they effectively moisturize and improve wet/dry comb-out.
